using cell phone in new york

[EMBRYOGUY]

can someone tell me the fine for a ticket using cell phone in ny.

i got pulled over and cited for using cell in ny, but the officer did not know the penalty for the ticket ! i actually think giving tickets for cell phone use without a headset is a good idea so im not protesting the merit of the ticket. just curious of the penalty.

 

[MIKE NY]

look on the back of the summons under all others and then add the surcharge.....

 

[LCGoldman]

OMG, the officer did NOT know??? LMAO too funny!!

From the New York Department of Motor Vehicles Website (http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmvfaqs.htm#cell):

Cell Phone Law
What is the law on cell phone use while you operate a vehicle in NYS?

New York State has passed a law that does not allow you to use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive. If you use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive, except to call 911 or to contact medical, fire or police personnel about an emergency, you can receive a traffic ticket and pay a maximum fine of $100 and mandatory surcharges of $50.

This violation is not a probationary license violation, and the DMV does not assign any driver violation points.

For complete information on this traffic safety issue and a copy of the law, see Car Cell Phones at the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee web site.

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

no where on the ticket does it indicate the fine fee.

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

thank you supersquirrel

yeah is that pathetic or what? the officer did not know. i even politely asked. so it seems i might pay 50-100. why cant they make up there mind. i called my attorney and he said he could get me off it but it means i have to take a day off work and appear at the court. which of course is not practical.

but im guilty as charged so lol!

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

its just a hassle that i have to send this ticket off to indicate im guitly than i guess i have to wait for a response to let me know how much and than send in the fee.

it would just make so much more sense if they indicated that on the ticket so i can take care of it at once.

 

[DgenR8]

Sorry to hear that you got the ticket. This is one law that seems so obviously ridiculous to me that it hurts.
Now that I have to wear a head set to use my cell phone while I'm driving, I have a free hand for taking notes with while I hold my coffee in my left hand, and steer with my knee.

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

the rediculous thing is i was just driving thru.

 

[DgenR8]

Where in NY were you when you got stopped?

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

right before i was about to cross the tapanzee bridge.

i was only going 65 on the far right lane. passed her after she just pulled over someone else. and within 30 secs pulled behind and flagged me over.

 

[eric1194]

should be on the back of the ticket. There will be a section for speeding fines, moving violations other than speeding and a non-moving violation section. The cell phone summons is considered a non-moving violation. I cannot remember what the fine is.

 

[DgenR8]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7458574#post7458574 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MIKE NY
look on the back of the summons under all others and then add the surcharge.....

I guess it was a trooper that got you, but I would expect the same basic ticket layout as Mike is used to.
On the back side of the ticket, it should list offenses and fines. There should also be a section for "all others" or "all other violations" That is where you should find the price for your violation. Don't forget to add the NYS surcharge, too.

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

DG,, nothing on the back. no indications for fines, surcharges etc.

 

[DgenR8]

I'm glad to say that I am not very familiar with the layout and design of your common traffic ticket.
Maybe you should call the courthouse and ask them?

 

[eboonaman]

I got stopped for not wearing a seat belt, $75 fine and a $50 surcharge!! I can deal with the fine but the surcharge !???

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

whats the premise for a surcharge?

to pay for the cops dinner?>? lol

 

[Reef@Dowling]

They should just call it the Ticket Tax

 

[MIKE NY]

to pay for the cops dinner?>? lol

LOL..I wish !.....I'm sure some politician is using that fund for some good use...

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

mike ny

actually i would rather have the money used for the officers dinners than the politicians lol

it just would be nice if they told me in advance how much im paying.

 

[Julio]

Just got a ticket last week, it was $40 amd then there is a $50 surcharge.